Fred D Losee - Walker Funeral Home

It looks like ALS has taken me away. I was born in Thistle, Utah, on the dining room table, on February 11, 1942. I was #10 of 12 children of John Dean and Jennie Dudley Losee.

I had the best childhood anyone could hope for. I grew up in Thistle, Utah, amidst the mountains … building huts, inner-tubing, fishing in the creek, riding bikes all summer, and sleigh riding all winter. The family moved to Spanish Fork, when I was 13, where I spent the next 5 years chasing girls all over Utah County. I graduated from high school in 1960, then attended Snow College, followed by attending Stevens-Henager College, where I met Marilyn. She was hard to catch, but I reeled her in, and we were married in 1963. We had three sons: Todd, Scot, and Karl.

I worked in the printing department of the State Capitol, which led to a career as a printing repairman. I worked 25 ½ years at A.B. Dick, 7 ½ years at Printing Repair Service, and 13 ½ years for myself, running Losee’s Offset Service.

In May of 2018, our hearts were broken when Todd passed away, because of a blood clot on his brain stem.

I am survived by my sweetheart, Marilyn; and sons, Scot and Karl; plus 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Also survived by my sister, Colleen, and my brother, Steve.

My eternal love and appreciation goes to Marilyn for helping me through this terrible battle with ALS. My hope is that someone, somewhere, can find a treatment or cure for this monstrous disease.

Visitation for family and friends will be Friday morning, September 4, 2020, at 10 a.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah. Following the visitation, there will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery. I request, if you attend and want to wish Marilyn well, please do not hug, but do reserve the hugs for a later date, when CoVid-19 is better under control. Masks are required, if you attend. My family thanks you!

Those unable to attend may watch the graveside services on the Walker Funeral Home Facebook Page

In lieu of flowers/gifts, consider donating to alsfoundation.org or donate.als.org/donate

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Andrea says

August 31, 2020 at 7:50 pm

Aunt Marilyn, Scot, Karl,
My heart is breaking and yet, I am grateful that uncle Freddy is free from the awful grip of ALS and reunited with Todd and those who are no longer with us. I cherish the memories and time spent together. Know that you are in my prayers at this difficult time and hope you will find comfort and peace in the days ahead. I love you.

Annie says

August 31, 2020 at 10:00 pm

My heart is so sad, but he is free this I am happy for! He will be missed by many because he was loved by many! Marilyn, Scott & Karl he love you and the rest of your family so very much. He was a man with a great sense of humor, he and I teased each other for years, I will miss him. But the memories will last forever, they will for you all too! All my love!

Dawn Simpson says

August 31, 2020 at 10:41 pm

I am honored and blessed to have known Fred. I will never forget his kindness his sweet smile and sense of humor, RIP my friend. My condolences.”

Jeff Woolstenhulme says

August 31, 2020 at 11:18 pm

My heart is broken as I have lost one of the best friends a man could ever ask for. Although I grieve now I can take comfort in the memories of all the times we spent together fishing, working, golfing and so much more. My thoughts and prayers are with you Marilyn and family. I love you all

Carol Martinez says

September 1, 2020 at 2:30 am

So very sorry for your loss, I thought he was awesome, I only hope he didn’t suffer too much, my prayers are with you and your family.

judy bonacci says

September 1, 2020 at 1:32 pm

So sorry to hear about Freds passing! May God Bless Fred and his family – RIP!

Karen Peterson Breinholt says

September 2, 2020 at 2:14 pm

As a fellow Thistle-ite I send my condolences in the passing of Fred. He was a year older than myself. His brother Fritz was my age. We did have the best childhood ever growing up in Thistle. He was a fun and a good friend. Everyone was good friends no matter their age in Thistle. God bless you, Marilyn, and your family with peace and comfort at this hard time.

Marilyn Fratto says

September 4, 2020 at 3:03 pm

Marilyn and family..So sorry to hear this. Fred treated my father in law Sonny Fratto so well years ago. Visits to your house was full of laughter. May he rest in peace now. Bless all of you. Marilyn Fratto

Fred D Losee February 11, 1942 - August 29, 2020

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